Teen shot in face while taking homecoming photos in Colorado
Teen injured during homecoming photo shoot in Colorado; suspect arrested
A 17-year-old boy sustained serious facial injuries after being shot while searching for a location to take homecoming pictures in Colorado, stated the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a call about two trespassers on a property around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The homeowner had also contacted her boyfriend to report the trespassers.
Upon arrival, deputies found a teenager bleeding heavily from his face, with his friend using a T-shirt to apply pressure to the wounds. A man identified as 38-year-old Brent Metz was present with the two boys.
NEW: A town councilman in Mountain View, Colorado, pulled his gun on a 17-year-old boy who was on his property looking for a scenic spot to take homecoming photos. Brian Metz claims he unintentionally pulled the trigger and shot the boy in the face. https://t.co/5mQCqa0h1q
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) September 12, 2024
The injured teenager informed a deputy that Metz shot him in the face through his car’s windshield.
The boy explained that he and his friend had driven to the property to ask if they could take their homecoming photos there. They parked at the gate, jumped the fence, and walked up the driveway but found no one home.
After searching the property unsuccessfully for the homeowner, they returned to their car to write a note seeking permission to use the location.
While writing the note, an unknown man approached in a truck, exited the vehicle, and fired a shot through the windshield, hitting the 17-year-old driver in the face.
The boy was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Deputies discovered the weapon used in the shooting in Metz’s truck.
Metz was arrested and booked into jail on charges of first-degree assault, felony menacing, illegal discharge of a firearm, and reckless endangerment.
The investigation is ongoing.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The Black Information Network reports on a shocking incident where a 17-year-old Colorado teen was shot in the face by a town council member, Brent Metz, while looking for a homecoming photo spot.(read more)
- NBC News reports that a 17-year-old Colorado boy was shot in the face by a town councilman after going to a home to ask permission to take homecoming photos. The incident occurred in Jefferson County, and the councilman, Brent Metz, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges.(read more)
- CBS Colorado reports a 17-year-old boy was shot in the face after trying to ask for permission to take photos at a Conifer home, with the alleged shooter being the homeowner’s boyfriend.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to the 17-year-old in Colorado?
He was shot in the face while looking for a location to take homecoming pictures.
Who shot the teenager in the face?
A man identified as Brent Metz, 38, shot the teenager.
Why were the boys on the property?
They were looking for a location to take homecoming pictures.
What charges is Brent Metz facing?
He is charged with first-degree assault, felony menacing, illegal discharge of a firearm, and reckless endangerment.
What did the boys do before the shooting?
They parked at the gate, jumped the fence, and tried to find the homeowner to ask for permission.
